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World Bank and disruptive technology brings Smart City Planning to Ho Chi Minh City
World Bank and disruptive technology brings Smart City Planning to Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest commercial centre is now looking at Smart City Planning to manage it’s population of almost 9 million, spanning across 2,000 square kilometres, 24 districts and encom...
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A bump in the road for driverless cars?
A bump in the road for driverless cars? Patrick Mallejacq, Secretary General, PIARC World Road Association looks ahead to the 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi this October and examines one of the key topics up for discussion – whether transport authorities around the world are ready for the adv...
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5 ways VINCI Energies is upgrading your world
5 ways VINCI Energies is upgrading your world Whatever their specialism: industrial; energy infrastructure; or ICT, the expert engineers at VINCI Energies UK & RoI are working towards the same goal: to connect us all for a better future. But what does that mean in practice? Here are five specifi...
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Volvo’s autonomous Vera delivers her first container to Swedish port
Volvo’s autonomous Vera delivers her first container to Swedish port Volvo Trucks’ electric, connected and autonomous vehicle Vera will form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. The assignment is a result of a new c...
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Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding
Three Washington State airports receive $9.4m US Federal funding Work to rejuvenate Washington State airports is getting a much-needed lift, thanks to a recent supplemental appropriation provided to the Federal Aviation Administration. Three Washington airports will receive a share of $9.4 million f...
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10 reasons to discover the all-new MB Drum Cutters
10 reasons to discover the all-new MB Drum Cutters When it comes to drum cutters, their strengths and weaknesses would seem obvious. However, there are constant innovations for these types of machinery, which are essential in sectors that deal with digging, cutting, profiling, or reducing hard mate...
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Acclaim the first port of call for SEACON with investment in 13 Hyundai forklifts
Acclaim the first port of call for SEACON with investment in 13 Hyundai forklifts Award winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in Essex. The company also has six regional service centres across the UK and Ireland and h...
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SACYR Somague awarded construction of €130m Portugal railway line
SACYR Somague awarded construction of €130m Portugal railway line Infraestruturas de Portugal has awarded Sacyr Somague the construction of a railway line 40 kilometres long. This infrastructure project will form a strategic part of the Southern International Corridor, which will link the ports of t...
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Edward Mackay Contractor purchases fifth Volvo excavator
Edward Mackay Contractor purchases fifth Volvo excavator Sutherland based Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd has opted for a second Volvo EC140E excavator, thanks to the machine’s impressive fuel economy, operator comfort and acceptance and general productivity according to Director, Scott Mackay. “We’ve...
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Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule
Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule Many construction sites are not able to finish their projects on time and staying within budget and on schedule is extremely challenging. Poor site supervision and poor site conditions are among the most common causes o...
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New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show
New Holland showcasing their machinery at Cereals and at The Royal Highland Show New Holland Agriculture will be showcasing the diverse range of products it now offers at Cereals on 12-13 June 2019 as well as at the Royal Highland show on 20-23 June 2019. This will include updates to its telehandler...
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Montagnier TP’s Liebherr excavators keep going strong in France
Montagnier TP’s Liebherr excavators keep going strong in France In 2017, Montagnier TP expanded its fleet with two new compact Liebherr machines: the A 914 Compact wheeled excavator and the R 914 Compact crawler excavator. These excavators are still very efficient and powerful after two years...
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Scania NXT modular concept vehicle is taking urban transport to the level
Scania NXT modular concept vehicle is taking urban transport to the level Welcome to the Scania NXT future! Scania’s new battery electric self-driving urban concept vehicle is designed with the flexibility to shift from ferrying commuters to and from work in mornings and evenings, delivering goods d...
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Leica Cyclone 3DR reality capture software delivers the power of cloud processing
Leica Cyclone 3DR reality capture software delivers the power of cloud processing Leica Geosystems has announced Leica Cyclone 3DR, the new reality capture software that fuses technology for centralised, full-scale point cloud management from Leica Cyclone with advanced, automated point cloud analys...
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New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019
New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019 Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) showcased their new HX220AL at Plantworx 2019, the HX220AL is one of the first Stage V ready Hyundai machines. Packed with new technologies, excellent fuel efficiency, advanced machine controls an...
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Network Rail and Colas Rail achieve a 97 percent diesel-free “Site of the Future”
Network Rail and Colas Rail achieve a 97 percent diesel-free “Site of the Future” A project led by the Network Rail and Colas Rail has used solar lighting and power generation to prove the viability of a sustainable ‘Site of the Future’, achieving 97% diesel-free operation in support of...
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BIM and ingenious Doka formwork building bridges on the A85 motorway in France
BIM and ingenious Doka formwork building bridges on the A85 motorway in France The A85 motorway is one of the main thoroughfares connecting the cities of Anger and Vierzon in France. Along the route a total of six viaducts are expanded to improve the flow of traffic. Doka made an important contribut...
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Talent in Logistics research reveals significant recruitment problems
Talent in Logistics research reveals significant recruitment problems A new report by Talent in Logistics reveals the logistics sector has a significant recruitment problem, which could potentially cause the nation to grind to a halt. Only 8% of young people consider the sector to be an attractive c...
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Telensa leading the globe in Smart Street Lighting
Telensa leading the globe in Smart Street Lighting Telensa today announced that it has been named as the global market share leader in smart street lighting in Northeast Group’s Global Smart Street Lighting & Smart Cities: Market Forecast (2019-2028). This is the 5th edition of the study that ha...
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SWARCO Traffic signs new framework agreement with the University of Warwick
SWARCO Traffic signs new framework agreement with the University of Warwick SWARCO Traffic Ltd has signed a new contract with the University of Warwick to provide leading traffic solutions and smart technologies to manage car park occupancy and deliver leading parking guidance across the entire camp...
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CAT Rental Store customers appreciate the value of Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavators
CAT Rental Store customers appreciate the value of Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavators With 24 locations throughout Michigan and Indiana, MacAllister Rentals, the region’s authorized CAT Rental Store, rents, sells, and services a wide range of high-quality equipment from Caterpillar and over 50 other manufac...
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Queensland jobs boosted by $23b investment in roads and transport infrastructure
Queensland jobs boosted by $23b investment in roads and transport infrastructure More than 21,500 Queensland jobs will be supported by a record $23 billion investment in roads and transport infrastructure over the next four years. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Queensland Tra...
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Ringway to deliver UK East Region Maintenance and Response contract for 15 years
Ringway to deliver UK East Region Maintenance and Response contract for 15 years Highways England has appointed Ringway as its Contractor for its East Region (formerly Areas 6 & 8) to undertake the Maintenance and Response Contract, due to commence on 1st October 2019. This tender award success...
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MIT algorithm predicts where nearby people are headed
MIT algorithm predicts where nearby people are headed In 2018, researchers at MIT and the auto manufacturer BMW were developing an algorithm to test ways in which humans and robots might work in close proximity to assemble car parts. In a replica of a factory floor setting, the team rigged up a robo...
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VolvoCE leading diversity in construction
VolvoCE leading diversity in construction With a diverse workforce one of the key ways to promote innovation and creativity, how can a male-dominated industry like construction achieve better equality and diversity? We discuss how to get there with a pioneering team leader from Volvo Construction Eq...
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Ritchie Bros. June auction in Saskatoon set to sell over 1,400 items
Ritchie Bros. June auction in Saskatoon set to sell over 1,400 items With equipment from more than 100 companies, Ritchie Bros.’ latest Saskatoon auction covers nearly every industry. Auction highlights include late-model agriculture, construction, energy, and transportation equipment. The Jun...
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First Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane for Grúas Serrat in Spain
First Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane for Grúas Serrat in Spain The Spanish crane company Grúas Serrat SA has taken delivery of a Liebherr mobile construction crane – the first MK 88 Plus in Spain. The handover of the mobile construction crane took place at Grúas Serrat SA’s depot in Barber...
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Open call for Architects to help UK Local Authorities develop placemaking plans
Open call for Architects to help UK Local Authorities develop placemaking plans The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Thursday 6 June) launched an open call for architects to apply to work alongside the Local Authorities who have already been selected to participate in the 2019...
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Apullma conveyor belt cart offers fast and precise positioning and installation
Apullma conveyor belt cart offers fast and precise positioning and installation Bulk wagon load and unloading specialist Apullma is expanding its range of bulk unloading systems with the launch of a new, extremely robust conveyor belt cart for aggressive and abrasive bulk. Made entirely of stainless...
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Vermeer introduces new D23x30DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill
Vermeer introduces new D23x30DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill The new Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD) integrates dual rod technology into a compact machine design to efficiently maneuver through rock in congested cities, busy neighborhoods or tight jobsi...
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Grade Guidance Technology now featured in the John Deere 470G LC Excavator
Grade Guidance Technology now featured in the John Deere 470G LC Excavator Power and precision converge with the new grade guidance technology-equipped John Deere 470G LC Excavators. First introduced for the 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators, John Deere developed this solution in cooperation with Topco...
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Clearview award nomination is a reflection of successful safety scheme
Clearview award nomination is a reflection of successful safety scheme A route safety scheme initiative that has been described by drivers as a “superb improvement” and a “fantastic use of taxpayers’ money” has been shortlisted for a national award. On Thursday, 13 June, representatives from Clearvi...
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Mynydd Underbridge in Swansea upgrade renewal to commence
Mynydd Underbridge in Swansea upgrade renewal to commence Station road, which runs a one-way system close to Liberty Stadium, will close to motorists for the summer so that essential bridge maintenance and repair work can be safely carried out on Mynydd Underbridge. The work will begin on Friday 14...
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Sourcewell awards Caterpillar the highest score in new US heavy equipment contract
Sourcewell awards Caterpillar the highest score in new US heavy equipment contract Sourcewell (formerly known as NJPA), one of North America’s largest US Governmental cooperative contract holders, recently awarded a competitively solicited contract to Caterpillar. As part of the process, responses f...
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Bristol builders saddle-up with Brompton Bike Hire to ease congestion
Bristol builders saddle-up with Brompton Bike Hire to ease congestion Builders on one of Bristol’s biggest developments will be adding a green tick to their environmental credentials thanks to an innovative partnership with Brompton Bike Hire. Construction workers at the landmark Assembly Bristol pr...
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport development financed by KfW IPEX-Bank
Stockholm Arlanda Airport development financed by KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank and Swedavia have signed a €190 million loan agreement for the overall financing and development of the Swedish state owned company’s airports, mainly its largest airport Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Swedavia is invest...
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Volvo loading shovels and hauler package for Tillicoultry Quarries
Volvo loading shovels and hauler package for Tillicoultry Quarries Long standing user of Volvo Construction Equipment products, Tillicoultry Quarries has purchased a further three new Volvo loading shovels and another A30G articulated hauler for its quarrying operations spread across Scotland’s Cent...
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Eurovia helping deliver £15m Transport for Buckinghamshire highways programme
Eurovia helping deliver £15m Transport for Buckinghamshire highways programme Eurovia Surfacing and Eurovia Specialist Treatments (EST) with Transport for Buckinghamshire are to improve more than 100 roads across the county as part of a £15 million highway investment programme. The investment progra...
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JCB secures huge deal for 555 Loadalls from Morris Leslie Plant Hire
JCB secures huge deal for 555 Loadalls from Morris Leslie Plant Hire JCB has secured a historic deal with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for their biggest ever telehandler order worth £36 million. The deal for 555 Loadalls, ranging from the compact six metre 525-60 up to the 20 metre 540-200, has been pla...
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An introduction to SolarLite Active Road Studs
An introduction to SolarLite Active Road Studs Retro reflective studs have long been the favoured and trusted choice for roadside delineation, but now SolarLite Active Road Studs are an excellent alternative. A Shaw solution to delineation With a history and reputation spanning more than 80 years, ‘...
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KINSHOFER expand their KSB-Series Excavator Hydraulic Breakers
KINSHOFER expand their KSB-Series Excavator Hydraulic Breakers KINSHOFER, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, has expanded its extensive line of excavator attachments with the addition of the KSB-Series hydraulic breakers. The manufacturer announced...
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DOKA’s technical skills put to the test on the Doha Orbital Highway project
DOKA’s technical skills put to the test on the Doha Orbital Highway project Doka’s recent work on the new Doha Orbital Highway shows how a combination of slick logistics and technical supervision help to make even the most challenging projects possible. With both the national Vision 2030 and t...
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Top Speakers lined up for DroneCon2019 at Plantworx
Top Speakers lined up for DroneCon2019 at Plantworx COMIT (Construction Opportunities for Mobile IT) is delighted to be hosting DroneCon2019 its 2019 Drone Conference at PLANTWORX (11-13 June 2019, East of England Arena Peterborough). The Drone conference will also host the ‘Drone Zone’...
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First Hyundai HX900 L Excavator in Europe sold to demolition giants ABLE UK
First Hyundai HX900 L Excavator in Europe sold to demolition giants ABLE UK Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) distributor, Taylor & Braithwaite, located in Cumbria UK, has sold the very first HX900 L crawler excavator to leading demolition giants, ABLE UK. ABLE UK, headquartered in Mi...
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Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx
Safety Signage manufacturer Spectrum Industrial at Plantworx Safety Signage and Products manufacturer Spectrum Industrial will be exhibiting at Plantworx 2019 to be held next week at the East of England Arena, Peterborough, 11th – 13th June on Stand Number PA21. Plantworx is the UK’s dedicated worki...
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GSSI receives USA Presidential Award for Exports
GSSI receives USA Presidential Award for Exports The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, this week presented Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc, (GSSI) with a Presidential Award, the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. In total, Secretary Ross honoured 48 U.S. compa...
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ADB funded roads in Fiji helping to revive their rural economy
ADB funded roads in Fiji helping to revive their rural economy The Fiji road network is being repaired and upgraded to improve mobility, safety, and climate change resilience. ADB is helping to finance work that is boosting trade, tourism, and education. Apisai Ketenilagi of the Fiji Road Authority...
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JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master
JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master Backhoe loader world leader JCB has introduced the 3CX Compact Highways Master – a one machine solution for roads and highways maintenance. The brand new model has been designed to specifically meet the needs of highway contractors,...
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New Cat R2900 Underground Loader improves emissions, cooling and servicing
New Cat R2900 Underground Loader improves emissions, cooling and servicing The new Cat R2900 Underground Loader offers configurations to meet the strictest diesel engine emissions standards, including those in Europe and North America, and it continues to deliver the high performance and 17.2-tonne...
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Meet Alan Gow’s new Volvo widespread excavator
Meet Alan Gow’s new Volvo widespread excavator Thurso based Gow Groundworks has taken delivery of a widespread Volvo EC140E LM excavator for its ground working and general contracting business. This is the second specially converted EC140E LM excavator to join Gow’s fleet of equipment with the...
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Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range
Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range A new rubberised asphalt, which uses waste from tyre recycling has been launched by Tarmac, the leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Tarmac is the first in the UK to develop a new asph...
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Helsinki Airport modernisation financed by KfW IPEX-Bank
Helsinki Airport modernisation financed by KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank is participating in the financing to expand and modernise Helsinki Airport, some 17 km north of Finland’s capital. The total investment volume adds up to approximately €1 billion, with KfW IPEX-Bank providing a loan of €95...
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1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable
1 in 5 professional drivers will risk a level crossing according to the train timetable A staggering 23% of professional drivers have admitted that if they knew the train timetable and did not believe a train was due to arrive, they would drive over a level crossing. The most common reasons cited fo...
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Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites
Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, delivers a sleek, low-profile design and impressive power-to-weight ratio with the new Brokk MMB326 hydraulic drifter rock drill attachment from...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions
Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions Haver & Boecker Niagara offers rugged primary crushing plant in a wide variety of configurations for pre-crushing, secondary and tertiary crushing in the mining and aggregates industries. From design to installation, the m...
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Volvo Excavator with Steelwrist combo a first for Heddle Construction in the Orkneys
Volvo Excavator with Steelwrist combo a first for Heddle Construction in the Orkneys Orkney based Heddle Construction has opted for a Volvo reduced swing radius ECR145E complete with a Steelwrist tiltrotator for its fleet of equipment. Heddle Construction is no stranger to owning and operating Volvo...
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Metso celebrates the sales milestone of 10,000 HP Series cone crushers
Metso celebrates the sales milestone of 10,000 HP Series cone crushers Metso has reached the significant milestone of 10,000 Nordberg® HP cone crushers sold globally. The most popular modern cone crusher in the world, the HP Series(TM) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The 10,000th HP cone...
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Testing of painting platform for Queensferry Bridge enabled with help from Mabey Hire
Testing of painting platform for Queensferry Bridge enabled with help from Mabey Hire Temporary support towers and jacking systems used to proof test a Rubrica Painting Platform, which will be used to paint the 2.7km-long Queensferry Bridge Leading engineering services specialist Mabey Hire, today a...
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Vermeer’s new SC382 Stump Cutter delivers on power and performance
Vermeer’s new SC382 Stump Cutter delivers on power and performance Vermeer is expanding its line of professional tree care equipment with the addition of the new SC382 stump cutter. This powerful, compact machine comes equipped with a 37 horsepower (27.6 kW) EFI Briggs & Stratton Vanguard...
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Sahara rolls out the largest range of Electric Vehicles in India
Sahara rolls out the largest range of Electric Vehicles in India Sahara India Pariwar, one of the biggest Indian business conglomerates, announces its foray into the automobile sector, under the brand name, ‘Sahara Evols’. The business venture will cater India’s largest range of Electric Vehicles (E...
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